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[[File:7AH1690 Western Pub. & Novelty Co. Marlin .jpg| | [[File:7AH1690 Western Pub. & Novelty Co. Marlin .jpg|250px|thumbnail|right|<center> C-81<br>A Catalina Fish Story.<br>Marlin Swordfish Caught Near Santa Catalina, California<br>original in SCIF archives</center>]] | ||
'''Marlin''' belong to the billfish or Istiophoridae family. Billfish are deep sea/ocean fish which are commercially fished. They are also desirable candidates for extreme fishing or sports fishing. About ten species of billfish are of interest to anglers: | '''Marlin''' belong to the billfish or Istiophoridae family. Billfish are deep sea/ocean fish which are commercially fished. They are also desirable candidates for extreme fishing or sports fishing. About ten species of billfish are of interest to anglers: | ||
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The snout of a typical swordfish is flat, whereas that of a marlin is round. | The snout of a typical swordfish is flat, whereas that of a marlin is round. | ||
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<center><gallery widths=350px heights=300px perrow=2 caption="Santa Catalina Island Marlin | <center><gallery widths=350px heights=300px perrow=2 caption="Santa Catalina Island Marlin> | ||
Image: | Image:Oct. 4, 1929.png|<center>Mrs. Parker Pence, Capt. Parker Pence, and Capt. Enos Vera <br>October 4, 1929<br>Santa Catalina Island</center> | ||
Image: | Image:Ragland marlin.png|<center> R. W. Ragland <br>September 11, 1940<br>Santa Catalina Island<br>photo by P.V. Reyes</center> | ||
Image:|<center> </center> | Image:Aug. 30, 1952.png|<center> August 30, 1952<br> Santa Catalina Island </center> | ||
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Image:|<center> </center> | Image:Bing at Avalon.png|<center> Bing Crosby with a marlin in Avalon Harbor<br>Santa Catalina Island<br>photo by P.V. Reyes</center> | ||
Image:1982 striped marlin.png|<center>Striped marlin, 1982<br>Santa Catalina Island </center> | |||
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'''August 30, 1933 [TI/Avalon]:''' “Fish, Fishing, Fishermen. Twenty marlin are reported taken this season up to Sunday Evening. On August 22nd, Bing Crosby, famous movie and radio star, and member of the Tuna Club, was out fishing with Capt. Parker Pence aboard the launch ''Shorty II'', when he hooked up with a marlin swordfish which evidently thought Bing was easy; but, after an argument which lasted 45 minutes, Mister Marlin was whipped and brought laongside to be gaffed by Parker. Then a quick run in was made to weigh the fish, as it sure looked like a button winner. However, it drew the scale at 188 pounds, much to the disappointment of the angler and the disgust of the huge crowd which had assembled to see the fish weighed, as the news spread that Bing Crosby's first marlin. He was sure happy over his catch, and is hoping to be here again very soon... ” | |||
Latest revision as of 04:22, 27 February 2021
Marlin belong to the billfish or Istiophoridae family. Billfish are deep sea/ocean fish which are commercially fished. They are also desirable candidates for extreme fishing or sports fishing. About ten species of billfish are of interest to anglers:
- Pacific Blue Marlin
- Atlantic Blue Marlin
- Black Marlin
- White Marlin
- Striped Marlin
- Atlantic Sailfish
- Indo-Pacific Sailfish
- Longbill Spearfish
- Shortbill Spearfish
- Swordfish
Marlin have a a significant dorsal fin and a long upper jaw. Its spear can be lethal, especially to its prey which consists of squid and schools of smaller fish. For this reason, they are one of the top predators of the sea.
Overall, marlin is a very strong fish, and spends most of its life (ranging up to 20 years in males and up to 30 years in females) in the deep seas. Depending on the type of marlin, you can find them in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian ocean, following warmer currents. They are migratory fish, so the marlin can swim for thousands of miles.
The snout of a typical swordfish is flat, whereas that of a marlin is round.
- Santa Catalina Island Marlin
Mrs. Parker Pence, Capt. Parker Pence, and Capt. Enos Vera
October 4, 1929
Santa Catalina Island
R. W. Ragland
September 11, 1940
Santa Catalina Island
photo by P.V. Reyes
August 30, 1952
Santa Catalina Island
Bing Crosby with a marlin in Avalon Harbor
Santa Catalina Island
photo by P.V. Reyes
Striped marlin, 1982
Santa Catalina Island
In the News~
August 30, 1933 [TI/Avalon]: “Fish, Fishing, Fishermen. Twenty marlin are reported taken this season up to Sunday Evening. On August 22nd, Bing Crosby, famous movie and radio star, and member of the Tuna Club, was out fishing with Capt. Parker Pence aboard the launch Shorty II, when he hooked up with a marlin swordfish which evidently thought Bing was easy; but, after an argument which lasted 45 minutes, Mister Marlin was whipped and brought laongside to be gaffed by Parker. Then a quick run in was made to weigh the fish, as it sure looked like a button winner. However, it drew the scale at 188 pounds, much to the disappointment of the angler and the disgust of the huge crowd which had assembled to see the fish weighed, as the news spread that Bing Crosby's first marlin. He was sure happy over his catch, and is hoping to be here again very soon... ”
